thefinaljedi | 9th Transmission: Walking a mile in another Jedi's shoes [Action/Voice]

Groaning, Luke Skywalker rolled over in the warm sun of an early morning. Sitting up, he squeezed the bridge of his nose, blinking all around him. He was out by the lake, and he was still in Luceti. All he could remember was being woken from sleep by a loud banging at his window, and then blackness. Something felt off, that was sure, but he wasn't sure what. Shakily, he got to his feet and dazedly made his way over to the lake.

As he...looked into the lake, her jaw dropped, eyes widening. A female face stared back with the same shocked look, clad in New Feather garb. A familiar face, that of Grandmaster Sunrider, greeted him. To his further surprise the reflection began to speak, echoing through his mind. When it finished, things were a lot clearer. And so was her mind. Turning away from the water, Nomi Sunrider stared at the journal on the ground in front of her. Deep in the back of their mind, Luke Skywalker nodded in agreement. There wasn't much else to be done, if Luke was to be in control it would tax both of them. He knew she'd slipped him into a trance to spare him the pain of experimentation, and now she was willing to take his responsibilities until whatever the Malnosso had done could be undone.

Taking the journal, Nomi opened it up and Luke sent out a message in a distinctly...female voice. They agreed that not everyone needed to know what was going on...at least right away.

[Voice]
"Greetings residents of Luceti. This is Luke Skywalker, and...I'm having a bit of a situation. I was taken by the Malnosso, and I'm feeling a little weak. I am out by the lake, and if anyone could bring a spare suit of clothing, some water, and some pain killers I would be in your debt."

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[Action]

Later that afternoon, and all week, Luke/Nomi can be found around the village. Its pretty weird, even for a Jedi, so...expect lots of confusion and mostly to be speaking to Nomi. Feel free to poke at them throughout the week, just denote a day.

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You plan on stealing the fountain?

[Her eyebrows raise as she makes the inference, and her tone rises as she speaks. She's impressed]

Ambitious.

Truly? These are the largest land-predators in the Galaxy.

[A pause]

Loch Ness Monster?

Most curious, Aang. Do you enter the Spirit World? Or does it seek you out in dreams and visions?

Yes. Though, I feel you understand it suitably well. Well enough at least to move on to the second portion. Do you remember the second line of Odan-Urr's code?

[When she mentions his name, Nomi's voice takes an oddly wistful tone, familiarity...]

[The second portion. Something about...ignorance? It takes her a moment to recall the proper phrasing, but she finds it all the same. Locked behind layers she'd used to shutter off Levarre. When it comes, it's clear as anything, and as she speaks the cadence of her voice is different than her usual tone.]

There is no ignorance, only knowledge.

Is it? [There's a quick flash of a grin.] I've stolen bigger. Much bigger.

[She knows that Nomi is right. But she has very conflicting feelings on the subject.]

Then, while things are like this, you should still use this time for the best, too.

Good. Now, I want you to ponder the meaning of that for a few moments.

[Nomi crosses her legs, and smiles]

Yes, but I'm given to understand that you had mechanical aid in your prior escapades. Now you don't even have a repulsor sled.

...I have the beginnings of a balloon rigged up in my shack. Mostly? I need the firing mechanism.

But~ I can't do it now anyway. If I get dizzy when I walk, how do you think its going to be on an object in motion?

Believe me Ami, I planned to. Starting with you.

[Nomi smiles mysteriously and represses Luke's consciousness, keeping him from listening in as she leans in close and whispers in her ear]

You should tell Luke how you feel

[Not what she meant! Ami's eyes widen as she flushes.]

That's...

[The thousand excuses come to mind like a defense: there are other important things to worry about in Luceti, they'll be separated some day when one or both of them return to their world - there's no such thing as a happy end for something like that, she isn't sure how he feels (or rather, she thinks he seems like he might like her but what if that's just her seeing what she wants to see?

... wants to see?]

That's a bit complicated here. Something like that...

[At the least, she says 'complicated' and not 'impossible'.]

Young lady, you think too hard. Just talk to him. I assure you, he'll be happy.

[She winks]

Oh it'll be rough.

[Firing mechanism]

You could always talk to Mr. Stark, or to Luke, about a blast mechanism.

...I thought about talking to one of the Starks, but the father is too straight laced and the son is too arrogant. And Luke...

[He manages a sheepish smirk.]

...It was supposed to be a surprise for his birthday.

Largest in the Galaxy. That's amazing. I-I wish I could meet a few personally. They must be highly intelligent too.

[ Helios smiles and nods. ] She likes it when people call her Nessie. I-I suppose she's become rather enchanted with the nickname. But, ah, yes. She's a large being that resides in this loch in Scotland.

[Much like the first tenant, this gives her pause. No ignorance? There would always be ignorance and those that were ignorant. No one can know everything on any given subject, such a thing was impossible. Perhaps this is the wrong way to think on it.

She settles her hands in her lap, breaths in time with a shore she cannot hear. Perhaps it is herself that must be conducted in such a way to not be ignorant? Focus on the acquisition of knowledge rather than on that she does not know?]

...Geez. [That's awkward.] Are you guys going to be okay, though? I mean, do you think it's temporary, or...?

[Nomi is far from the first person to tell Ami to be more direct. She's gotten better over the years. But speaking up for herself is one thing; something like this is different.]

I think... Luke and I will have to decide that and settle that for ourselves.

Of course, forgive an old woman her intrusion.

[She continues on, a soft smile playing across her lips]

I feel it is, yes. I'm not fond of the idea of this being permanent, you know.

Well, its a bit late. Why not wait for the anniversary of your arrival here?

Actually, they are pretty dim, they're basically beasts.

[She says this wistfully.]

Nessie? Thats an interesting name. Is she intelligent?

November 11 then, a week after my birthday...

[And after his penalty was removed, hopefully. It would be a good time.]

I did consider it. I just hate putting it off. It's also for Fujiko, you see. She's been wanting it for a while.

[Nomi Sunrider quietly sits, sipping her tea and observing Adele's movements. The odd fidget, but steady breathing. There isn't much to say, so she remains quiet.]

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